The Brazos River, less than 100 yards away, surged toward a record crest. Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times The Gonzalez family lift a refrigerator as they prepare to evacuate their home on the banks of the Brazos River. The Gonzalez family lift a refrigerator as they prepare to evacuate their home on the banks of the Brazos River. Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times Work crews take measurements of the Brazos River as flooding continues throughout the greater Houston area. Work crews take measurements of the Brazos River as flooding continues throughout the greater Houston area.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 29, 2017 00:26 UTC